Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions

Financial movements in the AI ecosystem, including venture capital investments, strategic acquisitions, IPO's and funding rounds for AI companies.

Probabl Raises €13M to Expand Open-Source AI Forecasting Platform

Paris-based AI startup Probabl has raised €13 million in seed funding to develop its open-source forecasting tools built around scikit-learn, co-led by Serena Capital and Capital Fund Management, according to Sifted.

October 21, 2025

Humanly Acquires Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork to Build End-to-End AI Hiring Platform

Humanly has acquired Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork to create a comprehensive AI-powered hiring system covering sourcing, screening, interviewing, and retention.

October 21, 2025

Corbel Raises $6.7 Million Seed Funding for AI Sales Platform in Industrial Equipment

Corbel has raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Ibex Investors, with participation from Joule Ventures, Restive Ventures, and Selah Ventures, to expand its AI-driven operating system for industrial equipment manufacturers.

October 21, 2025

Madica Invests $400K in Two African AI Startups

Madica has announced investments of $200,000 each in Tunisian startup Anavid and Moroccan company Hypeo AI, both joining its 18-month support program aimed at strengthening Africa’s startup ecosystem.

October 21, 2025

QueBIT Acquires Suite Answers That Work to Expand ERP and NetSuite Services

QueBIT Consulting has acquired Suite Answers That Work to strengthen its enterprise resource planning services and expand NetSuite implementation capabilities.

October 21, 2025

Bizcap Acquires 8fig to Expand AI-Driven Funding Capabilities

Bizcap has acquired 8fig, integrating the fintech’s AI-powered funding and cash flow planning tools into its global operations while allowing 8fig to retain its brand and leadership.

October 21, 2025

Syntracts Raises $5.3M to Expand On-Prem Legal AI Infrastructure

Syntracts has raised $5.3 million in seed funding led by Hyperplane, with participation from Khosla Ventures, Point72 Ventures, and Myriad Venture Partners, to scale its on-premises legal AI platform for law firms and corporate legal teams.

October 21, 2025

Lecturio Acquires SimTutor to Expand Digital Healthcare Training Tools

Lecturio has acquired SimTutor, a provider of interactive healthcare simulations, to expand its global digital training portfolio and strengthen experiential learning offerings.

October 21, 2025

Skan AI Acquires Metaculars to Expand Enterprise Agentic AI Platform

Skan AI has acquired Metaculars Inc., a developer of AI agents for enterprise operations, to accelerate its agentic AI roadmap and enhance its Observation to Agent platform.

October 21, 2025

Sakana AI in Talks to Raise $100 Million at $2.5 Billion Valuation

Tokyo-based AI startup Sakana AI is negotiating a $100 million funding round with U.S. and Japanese investors, which would value the company at $2.5 billion, according to The Information. The funds will support expansion of its engineering, sales, and distribution teams.

October 21, 2025

Logic Launches Plain English AI Automation Platform

Logic has announced the general availability of its AI-powered decision automation platform, enabling business teams to automate processes using plain English descriptions after a year-long beta period.

October 21, 2025

Suno Reportedly Raising Over $100 Million at $2 Billion Valuation

AI music startup Suno is in discussions to raise more than $100 million in funding at a valuation exceeding $2 billion, according to Bloomberg. The company, which generates complete songs from text prompts, is also reportedly generating over $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

October 21, 2025

Magma Math Raises $10 Million to Expand AI-Powered Math Platform

Magma Math has secured $10 million in funding from Five Elms Capital to expand its AI-powered K-12 math instruction platform globally and advance its AI innovations.

October 21, 2025

Vertical Semiconductor Raises $11 Million for GaN Power Chips

MIT spin-out Vertical Semiconductor has raised $11 million in seed funding led by Playground Global to develop vertical gallium nitride transistors for AI data centers.

October 21, 2025

Nvidia, Microsoft, BlackRock, and xAI to Acquire Aligned Data Centers for $40 Billion

A consortium including Nvidia, Microsoft, BlackRock, and xAI will acquire Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie Asset Management for $40 billion. The deal marks the first major investment by the AI Infrastructure Partnership and is expected to close in 2026, pending regulatory approval.

October 21, 2025

HULO Raises €2.3M to Expand AI Leak Detection Platform Globally

Dutch WaterTech startup HULO has secured €2.3 million in seed funding to accelerate its AI-powered leak detection technology, led by VP Capital and LUMO Labs with participation from Vanagon, Rabobank, FOM, and the Netherlands Enabling Water Technology fund.

October 21, 2025

Seneca Launches with $60 Million for AI-Powered Wildfire Defense Systems

Seneca has launched with $60 million in funding to develop autonomous AI-driven aerial systems for wildfire suppression. The systems aim to detect and extinguish fires within minutes, supporting firefighters and communities across the U.S.

October 21, 2025

Diversis Capital Closes $1.2 Billion Fund III for Software and Tech Investments

Diversis Capital has closed its third fund with $1.2 billion in commitments, surpassing its $850 million target and bringing total assets under management to over $3 billion.

October 21, 2025

DebitMyData Unveils Human Energy Grid Amid Global AI Export Restrictions

DebitMyData has launched its Human Energy Grid platform, designed to provide ethically sourced and authenticated AI data, following recent global restrictions on AI chip exports.

October 21, 2025

Magic Raises $10M to Expand AI Platform for Hospitality

Magic has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Lerer Hippeau to expand its AI platform Loyalist, which helps restaurants personalize guest experiences.

October 21, 2025

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